PureDWTS Gossip Talk: Maria Menounos To Replace Erin Andrews?
Update: GossipCop is reporting that it is just a rumor. Doesn’t make it any less fun to consider Maria as host.
I imagine this is total gossip from Showbiz Spy, but, it made me think of Maria Menounos and what a great host of Dancing With The Stars she could be. Would you be up for it next season if she were to replace Erin?
Insiders claim that the 35-year-old earned enemies due to her diva behavior, including arriving late and complaining about things like her wardrobe and parking spot.
“Her cold, masculine commentary might work well on the football field, but it just comes across as harsh on Dancing With the Stars.
“Producers love Maria’s charm and easygoing way with celebrities. Plus, her experience talking to celebs during difficult moments is second to none. That’s what this show needs.”
More at Showbiz Spy.
I don’t have a problem with Erin and I think she is doing a good job as cohost. However, if all this talk about her being a diva or whatever is true, then I think Maria would be a good replacement. As long as they don’t have Maria laughing too much. Her laugh was funny and a bit cute at the beginning of season 14… but then it just got reaaaally annoying to me.
I couldn’t say yes enough times to this. I feel like it would be a nice way to still host while still getting to do all of her other projects. I feel like Maria would be the great combo between Erin and Brooke. She would have the great interviewing skills and experience of Erin while the comforting warm feeling of Brooke.
Great idea! Erin isn’t bad, but lacks the glam of Brooke and has a rather abrasive interview style. Like this past week Erin looked like someone’s dowdy old aunt. Maria knows how to make sassy look good and she has an interview style that brings out the best in people. Excellent idea to switch Maria and Erin!
Yes, yes, yes! Please bring on Maria. She would do a fabulous job.
I’m loving Erin on the show and highly doubt she is acting like a diva. She has been on the show and knows the people involved. She comes across as very down to earth. There is no way I could watch if I had to listen to Maria’s laugh for two hours every week. She would drive me nuts!
Yes, please! She is both warm and clever! And she would get along great with Tom! I still remember her biting his ear after the vampire paso. LOL
Yes yes yes a thousand times yes i feel they put Erin there just to make it more maks season and give him more luck yes im weird like that for thinking so lol haha but please bring Maria on!!
I miss the “glam” the most.
This is a cool idea. I like Erin but many people seem to not like her. I think half the commnents on the entertainment weekly recaps are all about how they hate her.
This sounds like a plant by Maria’s people. Some years ago one of the guest judges – I think Michael Flatley – his people planted a tabloid item claiming he’d been a huge hit and the show thought he should replace Len, who was getting up in years. Nothing for or against Erin on my part, but this reeks of Maria’s people or Maria thinking “Why not Maria?”
oh please, I can’t stand Maria’s laugh. I like Erin. It took Brook 7 seasons to get from worst to bad, give Erin few week at least.
Oh God, it couldn’t happen any sooner. I NEVER liked Erin and she is really starting to bug me and take my enjoyment away (in ADDITION to TPTB) from the show. All of these ‘rumors’ I’m reading about her, is EXACTLY what jumps off screen to me. She comes off very catty and mean spirited. Of course, I’d like to REALLY go into what I think of her on this show, but let’s just say, she is *COMING OFF* *TO ME* as a vile, jealous, insecure and bully-like Diva. When I start wanting Samantha Harris, who I NEVER liked, back to the show? We have a problem.
Now as for Maria, it’s funny because I was just thinking of how she would be the best replacement for Erin. Maria knows how to interview celebrities, whereas Erin is more comfortable on the field with Athletes who always sound like they’ve never done an interview in their life. If I were running things, I would have done this on week 1 when I saw the tape of Erin’s work on the show.
@Jennifer
It’s been 3 weeks, and some people have already said enough was enough. Plus, its either Erin’s polarizing style or Maria’s laugh.
And how did Brooke go from Bad to Worse? She never changed her style. With Brooke, you knew what you were getting, which was a ditzy interviewer. She never changed that for the positive or the negative.
#13 Nathan, it was 7 seasons and people were saying enough is enough with Brooke. She was terrible and never improved and they kept bringing her back. The show knew what they were getting with Erin – they worked with her during her season and she’s been all over TV doing interviews ever since. Her style and personality should not be a surprise to anyone, whether it’s their cup of tea or not. This is obviously what TPTB wanted if she’s the one they chose to hire. And all these articles are sure putting plenty of attention on her and the show.
#10 DoloresC, I’ve been thinking it sounds like a plant by Brooke’s people, or people on the show who were close with her. Brooke’s been anything but gracious about the whole thing and I also see stories coming out about her lately, with headlines designed to get attention (Brooke gets tattooed! Brooke given a sobriety test after an accident!).
Exactly Donna. 7 seasons versus 3 weeks. That is a sign that things are not good and that Erin is really not hitting it off with viewers. If it only takes 3 weeks PLUS multiple folks reporting this (granted, still rumors no facts)? Seems to be where there is smoke, there is fire. And yet, if her style should come as no shock, then why are more and more people (not trolls or spammers) taking Erin to task and talking about how unlikable she is? I doubt the show wanted THAT kind of a reaction.
If the show really knew what it was getting itself into with Erin, why are we seeing more and more steam build up of how they really don’t like her? So much so that Conrad Green had to release a statement? And don’t get me started on Conrad putting his two cents in. We all know he likes to talk out of his rear.
I’m not sure I understand your argument, Donna – Nathan’s basically saying the same thing you are: that Brooke never really changed. And as for people putting “a lot of attention” on Erin, I’ll just say this: where there’s smoke, there’s fire. If this was just a load of malarky, it would have died down by now – but it only seems to be gaining traction. And as for Brooke being “anything but gracious”? I think that’s a bit of hyperbole on your part, Donna – Brooke really hasn’t said much of anything after her initial tweet, and that sounded more like shock than anything else…especially a lack of graciousness. I’d say the show was “anything but gracious” in the way they terminated her – and she ain’t comin’ back, so who cares if she’s badmouthing the show? I haven’t heard it myself, but I can’t say I blame her if she is. And what would Brooke have to gain by planting Maria’s name out there as a possible new cohost? That makes absolutely no sense to me. It won’t bring Brooke back. There’s no incentive.
I think my biggest beef with Erin is her overall frame of mind when serving as cohost – I feel like she’s antagonistic and abrasive when interviewing the contestants, which is simply not necessary when you’re on a fluffy dance reality show. I don’t need the same hard-hitting questions she would post to Richard Sherman or Jim Harbaugh – I want the couples to feel comfortable and the conversation to be light. That’s one area in which Brooke will ALWAYS have Erin beat – she may have asked dumb questions, but the couples always seem to feel comfortable conversing with she & Tom. I think Maria would be the best of both worlds – she could ask intelligent questions without being standoffish. Those complaining about the laugh? Please find me a clip of her doing it when in a professional capacity – cause I don’t think I’ve ever heard it on Extra. The only time I ever heard it was during her rehearsal packages on DWTS. And really, I’d take an annoying laugh over pointed, antagonistic questions asked in a condescending, nasal tone ANY day.
I think the biggest issue for me is that Tom seemed to really like Brooke. There is clearly tension between him and Erin. It’s noticeable and they hardly look at one another or interact. I wouldn’t mind having Brooke back as I think her enthusiasm was there and she meant well but I know that would be admitting failure to TPTB.
I’m not familiar with the website this article was posted on but I know Erin tweeted the 1st week that she flying back to LA either Sunday night or Monday morning. It seemed late for a host. Plus I’m tired of the fake showmance with Maks. Meryl is the only star on the show that she follows on twitter–she can’t seem to get over the fact that Maks is working with someone else or perhaps showing interest in someone else.
They all ask whatever questions they are told to ask and at least Brooke didn’t tower over Tom so she had to stand next to him the whole show with her legs crossed looking like she has to pee, which is what Erin does. I also think there is more of Erin than Tom now and I think TPTB are pushing that.
I always liked Brooke and I thought she improved enough, after all what some are now complaining about are Erin’s pointed, too blunt questions. Brooke was always lowkey and ladylike, great for this show and always looked like a million bucks !!
Who knows why they do anything on this show. I think Brooke should file an age discrimination suit, they as much as said that was their reason. I think Maria would be fine. Maybe they want to replace Tom, too with Drew Lachey or something. I think the producers of this show are so inept right now they just throw a bunch of S**T against the was and cross their fingers and hope it doesn’t stink.
Erin doesn’t bug me as much as I thought she would, but yes, I think Maria would be a better choice
I was really unhappy with Erin this week. NeNe did a great job of keeping her rhumba sensuous and her comments classy, perfect for a family show. Erin kept trying to take suggestive over the line into raunchy in her chitchat. And then when Drew’s little kid flirted with Cheryl, Erin picked it up and made it raunchy again, which was really inappropriate. The stars and pros all seem to be doing a great job of dealing with too-personal questions and avoiding her innuendos, but they shouldn’t have to! I don’t think it’s all being fed to her, either.
“oh please, I can’t stand Maria’s laugh”
I’d take Maria’s laugh (and the rest of her) over Erin’s voice (and the rest of her) anyday.
Though I think many of the questions people are taking offense to are planted by TPTB no matter the cohost.
Also agree that Tom has not been his jubilant self at all this season.
Maria would be a great choice for co-host in my opinion. I wonder if they did consider her before Erin but decided to go with Erin partly because Maria would be another “former Derek partner” (like Brooke)…
I know it would be impossible because TPTB wants a female co-host but I actually really loved thosfirst few weeks of season 5 when Drew Lachey filled in for Samantha when she was on maternity leave. I loved the banter between him and Tom. I remember Drew calling Tom “Father Time” at one point and Tom running backstage to the red room and shout in Drew’s ear: “I HEARD THAT!”
Another great choice if they would consider a male co-host would be Carson Kressley.
I still vote for no co-host, and let whomever is in the skybox grab the mic for the “now let’s get your scores” moment. Definitely think chatter would be much more enjoyable if cast member or pro were holding the mic.
Plus, any time saved not having a co-host should go to reviving the confessionals.
Brooke may have been labeled “Brooke Bot” the last few seasons but at least she never made you feel like cringing when watching the after dance interview or like you were back in Junior High school.
I have to agree with everything Nathan said on this one.
Oh and Nathan….sweetie, I don’t think that’s his ear he talks out of. 😉
IDK Outside of here I see lots people who like her myself included. No can label me Chmerkovskiy fan cause I am not as reason for liking her. Life & Style were the first say this and they’re a great source for nothing. If TMZ or People said this I’d more included believe this. Maria was rumored to be fired from Extra and that was “debunked” but there are articles still saying she was and more popping up saying the Extra staff hated her. So what I’m saying you can’t believe whats on the internet especially with fringe and proven to be false publications.
I think Melissa Rycroft is also a good choice.
I also agree that not everything is being fed to Erin. This is how she is on twitter too. Definite ad libbing.
Erin is NOT the robot that Brooke was – I don’t believe for a second that every question she’s asking is being fed to her though her earpiece. She’s got some autonomy – so I’m not buying the “poor little innocent Erin is just following the producers’ instructions” ploy that some of her fans are attempting to sell.
I like Maria, but she is sure juggling a lot of projects with Afterbuzz, Extra, and now her new reality show ‘Chasing Menunous” which is really funny. I wonder how she would have time and I bet DWTS wouldn’t want the reality cameras following her back stage.
I honestly can’t see them replacing Erin in the middle of the season. However, depending how things turn out, I could see them rethinking keeping her as co-host for future seasons. They only kept the Glitter Pit and the judges on the opposite side one season…
I personally don’t care about the hosts and have no real opinion on Erin. To me she’s just fine she does her job and moves along. When I’m watching a show like DWTS, I watch it for the celebs/pros/dancing. What do the hosts really do? They talk to the celebs/pros briefly and ask them scripted questions. They also say things like “and we’ll get to the next couple right after the commercial break!”. Honestly, I don’t care who’s hosting. Besides, the only host that really matters on this show anyway is Tom. As long as he’s there, then I don’t care about who his co-host is.
I am no lover of Erin, but I also don’t believe the old adage “where there is smoke there is fire” when it comes to tabloids and gossips. A lot of the time it is really just hot air. Especially in this social media, 24 hour information cycle. It takes next to nothing for some of these stories to start – often someone (like a rival, or someone else with an axe to grind) tossing out some speculation or opinion like “I think Erin’s a bitch.” Then one of these rags writes a story saying “people think Erin’s a bitch” and it just runs from there. They are all off to the races quoting each other as “sources.” It’s pretty disgusting, really.
I agree 1,000% with what Court wrote … that Erin is “antagonistic and abrasive when interviewing the contestants”. She’s much more suited to interviewing big, burly athletes rather than couples dressed in fluffy costumes on a dance show. Brooke always seemed sincerely kind and caring of the couples, and she always looked gorgeous. Maria would be a wonderful replacement for Erin, who I think belongs on the sports fields with the athletes, but as was previously mentioned Maria has a very full plate of commitments, so that may not even be possible.
OH, and that old adage – ‘Where there’s smoke, there’s fire’ … I’m a believer!
Could not happen soon enough…..not a fan of Erin’s voice very annoying. The way she was standing Monday night with her legs crossed and it looked weird. Her dresses are not the beautiful ones that Brooke wore. Maria would be okay , but she does have that annoying laugh….if she could control it….she would be much better.
Never Melissa for cohost. They gifted her an all star win already.
Maria is the best choice IMO and I heard she did try when Samantha left. At least
Keven said she did. She is familiar with a lot of celebs already and does red carpet interviews. Her voice is better than Erin. She is quick, funny and I know the cast and crew liked her when she was on the show.
Would it be kind of a low blow to ask a former pro to be co-host? I have Kym Johnson in mind. It seems like she isn’t going to be a pro any time soon, but she would be good as cohost (though I wish she would at least guest judge).
I don’t think Maria is the right choice either.
Oh my goodness, can you imagine the Derek bashing that would happen if she becomes co-host? “His partners get to co-host” “they ask him questions that gain votes from the viewers” “Maria never liked the c brothers – she asks questions that puts them in a bad light” and on… and on….
@CC – I love the idea of Kym Johnson being co-host!!
I doubt if Derek would have time to co-host the show. I thought he was going to be too busy with his other projects that were brewing but somehow he still found time to do the show this season. So I don’t know.
Oh good idea…add me to list of wanting Kym as a co-host. That would be awesome and she’d bring on the “glam” too every week.
They should’ve just picked Maria in the first place. I don’t know why they didn’t. Especially since apparently, she’s leaving Extra.
Going with Erin Andrews is just adding onto my theory.
I’d love Kym for judge, I don’t think she would be biased toward any of the pros, or against any of them either. She would know what she’s talking about in terms of technique. She would have such empathy for the process and doesn’t she have general theater training so would bring an appreciation for the presentation/entertainment factor as well. I say Kym for judge.
Kym would be fantastic. I love hearing her talk.
No to Erin and no to Maria’s laugh. I’ve always liked Brooke. Bring her back.
Note to Erin while she is there. She is not a co host with Tom so stop thinking you are his equal. You will never be his equal. Tom is the host and you are the fluff. People will hate you less if you stop trying so hard.
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Kym for co-host! Kym for co-host!!! Love that idea! Would like “permanent 4th judge” even better!
Please not Maria!!
My suggestion is to keep Erin for just this season and than next season bring back Samantha Harris, Brooke Burke-Charvet or look for somebody else to co-host with Tom Bergeron.
Absolute Big No to Maria Menounos!!